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Wellness
Sep 4, 2024
In the busyness of life, it can be difficult to find time for exercise. Between demanding work schedules, family obligations and a long list of other responsibilities, fitting in a workout can feel like a challenge. Often, it’s the first...
May 7, 2024
Moving your body each day is an incredibly important part of your health and wellness. But have you noticed that on some days you feel full of energy and on others you can’t face heading to the gym? It may...
Apr 9, 2024
Feeling in a rut with your current workouts? If you’ve been looking for something new to add to your exercise routine, specifically one that can help improve your strength, mobility and flexibility—Pilates may be the answer. As it is an...
Mar 19, 2024
Body mass index, or BMI, has long been used as a metric for assessing wellness and fitness. But many experts are now seeing its limitations, arguing that this calculator is an inaccurate way to measure if someone is healthy or...
Jan 4, 2024
Many of us love to get outside in the warm summer months of the year. But it's natural to feel a bit hesitant about staying active during the winter—when it’s much colder outside and the days are shorter. Moving your...
Dec 29, 2023
As the new year approaches, many people are thinking about their resolutions. For a lot of us, that means focusing on health and fitness. Whether you're a runner, a yogi, a weightlifter or someone who loves group exercise classes, it's...
Oct 30, 2023
Exercise isn’t just about lifting weights or running miles—it's discovering a path to a healthier, happier you. With every step, you push the boundaries of your comfort zone and unearth hidden strength that’s been inside you all along. In this...
Sep 27, 2023
Getting into shape is a goal for many people but it can be difficult to know where to start, and trying a new workout class or gym can feel intimidating. The fitness industry often portrays a certain image of what...
Jun 21, 2023
Bones are one of the most important parts of your body: they provide structure, support your muscles, and protect your brain and other vital organs. So, obviously, keeping your bones strong will boost your overall health. The worst thing you...
Jan 17, 2023
Staying active means staying healthy. It’s frustrating when pain or injury slows us down. Adding some simple strengthening exercises to your routine can prevent many common causes of knee and hip pain. Here’s what you need to know.Why injuries happen...
Nov 21, 2022
In the busyness of life, finding time to prioritize movement and self-care can be a challenge. And when we do find the time, hitting the gym or going for a run often feels like the last thing we want to...
Nov 8, 2022
We all know the benefits associated with regular physical activity—lower blood pressure, lower risk of chronic disease, better mood, to name a few—yet many of us struggle to find the motivation to fit exercise into our daily routine.For many, it’s...
Sep 5, 2022
It’s a well-known fact that regular exercise has several health benefits regardless of age, shape, size, ethnicity or co-morbidities. According to the US Health and Human Services, about $117 billion in annual healthcare costs and about 10% of premature mortality...
Jul 19, 2022
In Texas, we have to deal with the summer heat and all of the effects it has on our bodies. And athletes know the struggle oh so well. Running in the heat will decrease your VO2 max (maximum oxygen uptake),...
May 12, 2022
There are loads of misconceptions that make women wary about lifting weights.But whether you call it weight training, resistance training or strength training, the facts are the same: working out with weights can help you get leaner, stronger and maintain...
Apr 29, 2022
Regular exercise benefits us all—and the older we get, the more important it is to keep moving. The good news: it’s never too late to start.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular exercise can help you maintain...
Mar 7, 2022
Preparing for a marathon requires as much strategy and dedication as the race itself. It takes a special commitment to train, exercise, and mentally prepare for the 26.2-mile race.We’re here with some tips and information to get you geared up...
Nov 8, 2021
There have long been common misunderstandings with regard to training the abdominal region. The abdominal region consists of various muscles including the transverse abdominal, internal obliques, external obliques and the rectus abdominis.The common misunderstanding is that the only way to...
Sep 15, 2021
As a sports surgeon, meniscal injuries are one of the most common reasons people come to see me. The meniscus is a cartilage cushion layer that acts as an important shock absorber in the knee. This is crucial for the...
Sep 8, 2021
When it comes to playing sports, your knees can take a lot of abuse. While you’re jumping, lunging and running, you may be unaware of the stress you’re putting on these joinWomen and men are built differently, and women experience...
